§ 2-59. Administration.

(a)

Generally. The county commissioners shall have exclusive power, authority and control in the operation and administration of the provisions of this division. The Okaloosa County Airport and Industrial Authority as in Chapter 59-1629, Special Acts of Florida, is hereby repealed and such authority granted to the board therein, is hereby abolished and has no further force and effect.

(b)

Creation of administrative board authorized. The county commissioners may appoint a board, by resolution, to assist the county commissioners in the administration of the provisions of this division and with matters relating to the administration, operations, planning and development of the various airports of the county.

(c)

Composition of board; terms of office; vacancies. If the county commissioners exercise their rights to appoint a board as set out in paragraph (b) above, the membership of such board, their terms, and their power and authority shall be established by a resolution adopted by the county commissioners.

(d)

Compensation of board members; quorum; officers. The members of any board appointed by the county commissioners as set out in paragraphs (b) and (c) above shall receive no compensation for their services but may be entitled to travel expenses, in accordance with Florida law.

(e)

Employment of secretaries, technical experts, etc. The county commissioners may employ such—staff, technical experts and other employees, permanent and temporary, as may be required from time to time, in order to accomplish the purposes of this division.

(f)

Execution of contracts, leases, etc. Leases, contracts and instruments of all kinds shall be approved in accordance with the policies of the county.

(Ord. No. 70-02, § 9, 5-12-70; Ord. No. 17-08 , § 6, 5-16-17)